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(Studio) Space shuttle Challenger astronaut Kathryn Sullivan noted first American woman to walk in space.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Houston, Texas) Sullivan's space walk, with colleague David Leetsma featured; films shown. [Voices of LEETSMA, SULLIVAN - comment on experience.]
REPORTER: Dan Molina
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(DC) Reagan campaign chairperson Paul Laxalt reported blaming White House staff who prepared President Reagan for President's poor debate performance against Walter Mondale Sunday [LAXALT - accuses staff of imposing unfair process on Reagan which "brutalized" him.] Reaction of White House officials quoted. [REAGAN - doesn't blame briefers for his performance.] His train trip through Ohio tomorrow said effort to recreate 1948 campaign of Harry Truman; Representative Thomas O'Neill's release of 1948 speech Reagan gave for Truman quoted. [Voice of REAGAN - accuses Republicans of passing tax bill benefitting the wealthy.] O'Neill's description of Reagan as sounding like Thomas Dewey now and Mondale then quoted.
REPORTER: Chris Wallace
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Tonight's debate between Vice President George Bush and Geraldine Ferraro noted shaded by Bush's press secretary Peter Teeley, in "Wall Street Journal", making insulting remark about Ferraro; his comments quoted. [Ferraro campaign manager John SASSO - considers Teeley's remark in poor taste; calls for Bush to apologize.] Bush's 1980 debate against Reagan recalled. [1980, BUSH - claims Reagan's economy plan will exacerbate federal deficit.] Bush's use of his experience as campaign point in past efforts reviewed through clips of several of his remarks; criticism of his ineffectualness against Reagan during New Hampshire debate outburst recalled. Representative Lynn Martin mentioned acting as Ferraro stand-in for Bush's debate rehearsal. 1908 Sherman-Taft ticket recalled. Issue of Ferraro's national experience considered; attorney Bob Barnett said functioning as Bush stand-in. [In House, FERRARO - calls for passage of ERA.] Her performance in chairing Democratic platform committee , New York City accent, strengths in political style discussed; film clips shown. [FERRARO - is floored by poll indications of UAW (United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America) support for Reagan.] Her performance during marathon press conference on her personal finances recalled.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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(Studio) Supreme Court Justice Warren Burger reported temporarily blocking planned abortion for retarded, deaf, blind rape victim in Maryland institution; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Bethesda, Maryland) Findings of government study on dangers to fetal development from alcohol consumption during pregnancy examined; opposite approaches of Sandra Rivera and Phyllis Levine described. [LEVINE - explains abstinence.] Simone Anderson, born to alcoholic mother, said illustrating medical community's concern; details given. [Dr. James MILLS - recommends not drinking during pregnancy.] Study's statistical findings outlined on screen. [MILES - explains significance of results.]
REPORTER: Robert Bazell
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Mendocino Cnty. California) Govt. war on marijuana growers in north California examined; films shown. [Task force spokesperson Kati CORSAUT - explains message to growers.] Econs. involved in California noted; "Roy's" income from marijuana cited as example [ROY - claims marijuana industry has kept communities economy viable.] [GROWER - doesn't believe government will stop industry]
REPORTER: Noah Nelson
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(NYC) Opening arguments in General William Westmoreland's libel suit against CBS, stemming from "The Uncounted Enemy: A Vietnam Deception", examined; films, scenes shown. Westmoreland's allegations against producer George Crile and reporter Mike Wallace reviewed. Presentations by General's attorney Dan Burt and CBS attorney David Boies outlined, discussed. [Not include in broadcast, interview with Walt ROSTOW - warns Wallace of doing damage to cntry.] Rostow recalled Lyndon Johnson aide. Legal issues of case explained.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson Artist: Betty Wells
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(Studio) State Department reported confirming terrorist threat to crash explosive-laden plane into Mideast embassy; embassy in Nocosia, Cyprus, cited as example Details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Nobel Prize for Literature reported awarded Czech poet Jaroslav Seifert; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Hyde Park home of Eleanor Roosevelt said designated as national historical site today in honor of her 100th birthday; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) First known photograph of Charlotte Bronte, author of "Jane Eyre", reported found after flood at London National Portrait Gallery; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Barbara Bush's recent tasteless comment about Geraldine Ferraro recalled.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Barbara and George Bush's campaign styles examined; films shown. [George BUSH - claims President will determine race, not Vice President] [Barbara BUSH - describes her relationship with husband; comments on her recent remark about Ferraro.] Dilemma faced by Bush in tonight's debate considered. [George BUSH - anticipates debate events. Ferraro's possible behavior.] [Barbara BUSH - considers husband's loyalty misinterpreted.]
REPORTER: John Severson
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Significance of Ferraro's candidacy for Italian-American vote examined; films shown. [PEOPLE (named in report) - argue Ferraro's candidacy.]
REPORTER: Ken Bode
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